This month, Potawatomi Casino Hotel invites guests to savor Wisconsin in the most luxurious way possible: Gather & Grow, a two-night-only farm-to-table pop-up that pairs elevated dining with the rich stories of local farmers and makers.
The five-course dinner will be held Sept. 22 and 23 at 6 p.m. in the Serenity Room on the hotel’s third floor. Tickets are $80 per person or $120 with curated beverage pairings.
Five courses, countless stories
Your night begins on the Serenity Room’s rooftop deck, a hidden gem overlooking the Milwaukee skyline. With a Garden Collins cocktail in hand and a spread of Wisconsin cheeses, charcuterie and bruschetta to graze, the stage is set for a meal that’s as intimate as it is unforgettable.
Every dish on the Gather & Grow menu is anchored in ingredients sourced from independent Wisconsin farms, fisheries and producers. It’s an edible journey through the landscapes and traditions that define the state.
On the menu, you'll find:
- Uphoff Farm Pork Belly Confit draped in a bourbon barrel-aged maple glaze from Mushroom Mike, paired with Odyssea Sangria.
- Ney’s Chicken and Wild Rice Soup enriched with foraged mushroom broth, paired with Third Space Brewing’s Pretty Good Amber Ale.
- Red Cliff Fish Co. Pan-Seared Whitefish brightened with salsa verde and braised Swiss chard, paired with Wollersheim Prairie Fumé.
- Wisconsin Meadows Red Wine-Braised Beef Cheeks with smoked pickled pearl onions and creamy polenta, elevated with a Porcini Manhattan crafted from Copper Crow whiskey.
- Kickapoo Orchard Apple Spice, an artful mousse-based dessert featuring caramelized apples, spice cake and Biscoff crumble, served with a Harvest Brûlée cocktail (pictured above).
Each pairing is thoughtfully chosen, weaving together the craftsmanship of Wisconsin distilleries, wineries and breweries to complement the flavors of the farms.
At its heart, Gather & Grow is more than fine dining. It’s an intimate celebration of the people who cultivate Wisconsin’s bounty—from the fishers of Red Cliff Fish Co. in Bayfield to the foragers of Mushroom Mike in Milwaukee. The evening is both indulgent and meaningful, a reminder that behind every elegant plate is a farmer, a maker and a story worth savoring.
Get your tickets
Tickets for Gather & Grow are available for $80 per person or $120 with beverage pairings.Tickets include welcome cocktail and charcuterie and five courses showcasing Wisconsin farms and producers. Reserve your seat online.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
